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Edwardian Antique Ironstone Parnall & Sons Display Stand
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Edwardian Antique Ironstone Parnall & Sons Display Stand

1900 - 1920
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Edwardian Antique Ironstone Display Stand / Tazza

This is a fabulous English antique ironstone food display stand or tazza by Parnall & Sons Ltd around 1900. This would have been used in a Grocery or Butchers shop to display food products. It is in amazing condition, no damage and the large black makers name is on the underside. Would be perfect for cakes and bakes on the dining table.

Dimensions

Height: 18cm (7.14")

Width: 29cm (11.51")

Depth: 29cm (11.51")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Ironstone Display Stand to the Edwardian era.

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SA1245363
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Edwardian Antique Ironstone Display Stand / Tazza
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This is a fabulous English antique ironstone food display stand or tazza by Parnall & Sons Ltd around 1900.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

This would have been used in a Grocery or Butchers shop to display food products. It is in amazing condition, no damage and the large black makers name is on the underside. Would be perfect for cakes and bakes on the dining table.

Dimensions

Height: 18cm (7.14")

Width: 29cm (11.51")

Depth: 29cm (11.51")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Ironstone Display Stand to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1245363
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A white glazed ironstone circular display stand featuring a turned pedestal column and a wide circular base.
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Archive I A white glazed ironstone circular display stand featuring a turned pedestal column and a wide circular base.

Edwardian Antique Ironstone Parnall & Sons Display Stand

Archive II A white glazed ironstone circular display stand featuring a turned pedestal column and a wide circular base. View II
Archive III A white glazed ironstone circular display stand featuring a turned pedestal column and a wide circular base. View III
Archive IV A white glazed ironstone circular display stand featuring a turned pedestal column and a wide circular base. View IV
Archive V A white glazed ironstone circular display stand featuring a turned pedestal column and a wide circular base. View V
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A white glazed ironstone circular display stand featuring a turned pedestal column and a wide circular base.
Edwardian Antique Ironstone Parnall & Sons Display Stand
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A white glazed ironstone circular display stand featuring a turned pedestal column and a wide circular base.
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  • ObjectDisplay Stands
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialIronstone, Glazed Ceramic
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsTurned pedestal, Circular platform, Moulded base, Glazed finish

This Edwardian ironstone display stand by Parnall & Sons Ltd functions as a classic tazza, originally used in grocery or butcher shops around 1900 to present food products. The piece is formed from glazed ceramic in a bright white colour, finished with a smooth, glossy surface. Structural details include a circular platform top, a turned pedestal column through the centre, and a wide moulded base. Visible signs of age and construction include faint surface crazing within the heavy glaze, subtle circular potting ridges along the turned column, and a stepped profile on the heavy base. Measuring 18 cm in height and 29 cm in width and depth, this compact stand is perfectly sized for domestic use. In a contemporary home, the stand brings rustic farmhouse character to a dining table or kitchen island as a serving piece for cakes and bakes. The heavy ironstone construction provides a stable base for food presentation, while the clean white finish complements various kitchen and dining settings. The underside carries the maker's name in a black mark, identifying its commercial origins. This functional antique requires no special care beyond standard ceramic cleaning and offers a practical way to elevate baked goods during family meals or entertaining.

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An antique ironstone display stand is an elevated ceramic platform originally produced during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras for commercial use in bakeries, dairies, and grocery shops to present food items cleanly.

These stands were manufactured from heavy earthenware clay mixed with feldspar, creating a dense, durable pottery known as ironstone, finished with a thick white vitreous glaze.

Authentic pieces typically feature substantial weight, a cold-to-the-touch ceramic surface, subtle manufacturing marks or crazing in the glaze, and often carry an underglaze maker stamp or transfer mark on the base.

In modern settings, an ironstone stand serves as a functional kitchen island riser for fruit or baked goods, a central table piece, or a decorative platform for bathroom toiletries.

Clean gently by hand using warm water and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals, abrasive pads, or prolonged soaking that could discolour underlying crazing.
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